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What’s your libertarianism worth now?
On his Facebook page, Robert Higgs writes: Virology is a branch of biological science. Epidemiology is a branch of medicine and demography. Libertarianism (including its subset, individualist anarchy) is an ideology. Do not let your commitment to libertarianism convince you that you do not need to know anything about virology and epidemiology in order to […] The post What’s your libertarianism worth now? appeared first on Econlib.
Italy's coronavirus problem is bad because of leftists
There are many reasons that Italy is doing worse than other countries in combating the coronavirus: - Italy's medical system is single payer and not very good - Italy's population is older But leftist fear of "racism" is also a big contributor. It turns out that the mayor of Florence told Italians to "hug a Chinese" on Feb 1 long after the world knew of the danger. Italy has a lot of Chinese nationals in residence because Italy has bought into the Chinese "One Belt, One Road" economic imperialism initiative. The mayor of Florence, Italy, @DarioNardella initiated "hug a Chin... more »
Now is the time for all good men [and women] to come to the aid of their party [humanity]
*"The Bloodless Coup* *the Fake Epidemic"* Jon Rappoport Jon says that ultimately t*he war is between control and freedom. * Polly tells us *who is behind the War for Control of Humanity*...and why. They're in it for the power and the money, folks. *"We are Being Played"* *Amazing Polly* I understand that *The New York Times *is Russia bashing again. Telling outright lies about Russia and Putin. I don't read the NYT anymore but I've read that's what they're saying and I'm not surprised. It's the old *"demand to appear" strategy* in play. The Western perps are on tenterhooks wa... more »
"How To See Things As They Are"
*"How To See Things As They Are"* by David Cain "I’m in the back room of a coffee shop right now, switching between writing and another mental exercise: pretending I’m not here. I don’t mean I’m wearing a disguise, or hiding behind a potted plant. I’m doing a perspective-shifting practice that I’d recommend to anyone: now and then, wherever you are, look at the scene in front of you as though it’s happening without you. From any seat, or standing spot, anywhere - in an office, a breakfast diner, a public square, a waiting room - see your surroundings just as they’d be if you weren... more »
Growing Pressure For President Trump To Declare A Complete Shutdown Of The U.S. For Two To Four Weeks
*Reid Wilson, The Hill:* *Could Trump declare national coronavirus shutdown? Momentum is rising* Momentum appears to be building for a national shutdown to confront the coronavirus crisis, raising the prospect that President Trump could issue an order requiring people to stay at home. Such an order would be unprecedented in American history, but some of Trump's top advisers have said publicly they would be open to it. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he had raised the prospect of such a dramatic step with the ad... more »
The Trump Administration Drove Him Back To China, Where He Invented A Fast Coronavirus Test
On the fourth floor of the University of Florida cancer research building, the once-bustling laboratory overseen by professor Weihong Tan is in disarray. White lab coats are strewn over workbenches. Storage drums and boxes, including some marked with biohazard warnings, are scattered across the floor. A pink note stuck to a machine that makes copies of DNA samples indicates the device is broken. No one is here on this weekday afternoon in February.
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Bolsonaro’s Brazil Begs For Cuban Doctors – After Expelling Them
The coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed the health infrastructure of countries around the world. Desperate to contain the deadly virus, hard-hit countries, including even rich European nations like Italy and Britain, have reached out for expert medical help from Cuba, China, and Venezuela. Even Brazil, currently under the control of a far-right administration that has joined the US in demonizing Cuba’s socialist government... more »
90-year-old woman who contracted coronavirus is now recovering
“My husband’s grandma was diagnosed with COVID-19, and she’s getting better,” reads the headline. Geneva Wood, who lived at Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington, tested positive for coronavirus on March 6, her grand-daughter-in-law, Kate Neidigh writes in “Seattle Refined.” However, you may be surprised to learn it’s not a “doom and gloom” story, writes Meidigh. ... Read more 90-year-old woman who contracted coronavirus is now recovering The post 90-year-old woman who contracted coronavirus is now recovering appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Socialized Medicine at its Best
Healthcare System & Administration Italy has a national health plan (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale), which provides universal coverage for hospital and medical benefits, however about 30% of the population has contracted additional private health insurance. (Source) Interesting that even when you give people “free healthcare” 30% of them choose to pay for their own. I would … Continue reading "Socialized Medicine at its Best"
Pandemic Response Not Model for Climate Action
Some wise reflections from Breakthrough Institute: Why the COVID-19 Response Is No Model for Climate Action by Alex Trembath and Seaver Wang. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and images. A global emergency. Wartime mobilization. Calls to “listen to the scientists.” Demands for radical shifts in policy and human behavior. Tradeoffs between sacrifices today and […]
Yes Your Country Can Stop COVID-19 - Singapore Shows How
Singapore is controlling its outbreak with case finding and contact tracing. Any other country can do the same. Singapore is a particularly clear case. They test everyone for COVID-19 if they go to a doctor or clinic for treatment with symptoms of a respiratory disease. For instance if you are living in Singapore, and get a cough or fever, and go to see your doctor - he or she will take a swab which is automatically tested for COVID-19. That's in a country of over 5 million, as large as Scotland. skip to: Contact tracing in Singapore read more
"WTH Are Those?!!!"
By "those" I assume you mean the free downloads posted below as antidote to "Quarantine Lock Down Syndrome", the newly discovered and widely spread malady afflicting millions. A public service, if you will. These are just random selections; a Search" of this blog for "Free Download" should reveal many others. Hopefully you'll find something of interest to counteract the feeling of confinement imposed upon so many of us. Hey! I'm under lock down too! lol - CP
Do the math; with Trump's aggressive efforts coronavirus won't be much worse than the flu
Over at PowerLineBlog they posted this plot showing deaths per million for various countries: Italy has by far the highest rate at around 67 per million. It could rise higher to say 100 per million. Presently the US rate is 0.7 per million. The US rate is unlikely to rise to that of Italy because: - The Italian population is much older than the US population - The Italian medical system funnels people into hospitals where they can spread the disease - More Italians smoke - The US is already deploying advanced anti-virals and other drugs that seem to be working ... more »
President Trump Declares New York State A Major Disaster Area. U.S. Army To Be Deployed
*The Hill*: *Trump approves disaster declaration for New York* President Trump late Friday evening approved a disaster declaration for New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Trump's order opens up federal support for state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by COVID-19, the White House said in a statement. It also gives New York residents who have been affected by the illness access to crisis counseling. *Read more* .... *WNU editor:* I have friends who live in New York City and across the Hudson River in New Jersey. All of them stocke... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 80 – 2020
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Climate At A Glance Factchecks–Coral Reefs
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? https://climateataglance.com/ ? The Heartland Institute have introduced an important new website, Climate at a Glance, which present short one or two page factchecks about many of the topics involving both climate and energy issues. I will try and publish one…
In The Midst Of A Tragic Human Pandemic, The Environment Is Flourishing
*John Vibes* - The extreme decrease in human activity has given the planet some space to breathe.
Inmate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes Tyranny of America’s For Profit Prisons
*Matt Agorist* - In other words, the prisoners — as well as the guards — are sitting ducks who could see explosions of COVID-19 infections if the jails were breached by the virus.
Cannabis Shops Deemed “Essential” and Allowed to Stay Open Under LA’s Emergency Coronavirus Order
*Elias Marat* - The logic is simple.
Sushi Parasite Has Increased 283x in Nearly 40 Years
*Olivia Rosane* - The population of a marine parasite that sometimes worms its way into sushi has increased by 283 times in the last nearly 40 years.
The Economy Doesn't Need A Coronavirus Bailout
*Chris Edwards* *Politics, Americas* Government spending to boost demand won’t help the economy when supply chain disruptions and safety fears are restricting production. The coronavirus is battering the U.S economy as businesses cut back and close down. Unfortunately, federal policymakers are pursuing their usual misguided response to all crises—passing a big stimulus bill that will accomplish little except putting the government further into debt. After the financial crisis a decade ago, Congress passed an $800 billion stimulus and we suffered the slowest recovery since World W... more »
Coronavirus or Not a Universal Basic Income Is a Terribly Terrible Idea
*James Pethokoukis* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC28PE95FEVJ&share=true] Let us explain. The idea of giving all Americans a universal basic income remains a policy answer in search of an actual policy problem. And the ongoing COVID-19 crisis doesn’t change that. Sure, there’s currently good reason for Washington to consider cutting checks to help vulnerable households. Whether the issue is lost jobs or reduced wages and hours, people still have bills to pay. It makes sense for the federal government to hel... more »
N95 Mask is Key to Fighting the Corona Virus—The U.S. Has Stockpiled Only 1% of The Quantity Needed
*Sebastien Roblin* *Health, Americas* What happens now? Set aside your missile defense shields. As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) pandemic spreads its tentacles across the globe, one of the most essential technologies for saving lives in America and across the globe is the humble N95 face mask. The masks are vital to keep doctors and other medical personnel from getting infected while treating patients. During past SARS and Ebola epidemics, many healthcare workers were infected and died. If too many healthcare workers are disabled by illness, there won’t be enough doct... more »
Study: Coronavirus Death Toll Could Approach or Exceed World War II
*Sebastien Roblin* *Health, * How can this be stopped? In the space of a few days, U.S. and British officials have backtracked from a shamefully complacent response to the spread of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) to begin implementing a sweeping new virus suppression strategy. Across the United States, local and national policies are causing sporting events to be canceled, restaurants, gyms, universities and public schools to be closed, and international travel to be largely banned. Moreover, the entire population is being instructed to “socially distance” itself from co... more »
The Senate Is Considering Sending Americans $1,200 to Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic
*Fred Lucas* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2YMF918Q6D&share=true] How would it work? Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that the Senate will not leave Washington before approving an aid package to ease financial problems during the coronavirus pandemic through direct payments to individual Americans. Other provisions of the package, which has a total cost estimated at up to $1 trillion, would provide loans to airlines and other struggling industries. Under the proposal, couples earnin... more »
America Made a Tragic Mistake Interning Japanese-Americans During World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC11E20D4570&share=true] Broke the Constitution. *Key point:* There was no excuse for this violation of Americans' rights. Yet, motivated by fear and prejudice, Washington did what it did. “We were stunned when we entered the camp,” Yoshio “Yosh” Nakamura said, remembering the day when he and his family, from El Monte, California, were herded through the main gate at the Gila River Relocation Center—a Japanese American internment camp 30 miles southeast o... more »
A Pandemic Plan for the Too-Little, Too-Late Trump Administration
*Charles Benard* *Security, Americas* Our slogan now must be, “if you see something, do something.” Because if we don't safeguard our basic systems, such as our electricity, water supply, and the internet. If those break down, then we may pass the point of no return in terms of public behavior and start seeing violence. Any cataclysmic shock to our individual or collective system tends to be met with a predictable sequence of reactions, starting with denial and leading to eventual adaptation. When faced with a frightening event that has the potential of upending our lives, we fir... more »
Privacy Scare: How Robopets May Be Spying on Older Adults at Home
*L.F. Carver* *Security, World* [image: Reuters] Here are the privacy concerns around in-home technology. Social isolation and loneliness are concerns for many older adults, and can be triggered by the need to transition to a condo, rental accommodation, long-term care facility or retirement home. Sometimes, the only thing standing between an older adult and loneliness may be a beloved pet. This reciprocal relationship of affection and attention between human and non-human animal translates into physical and mental health benefits. However, in many cases, pets can’t move with th... more »
There Are Two Strains of COVID-2019—But Is One Actually Deadlier Than the Other?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Health, Americas* What does the evidence tell us? On March 3, 2020, Dr. Xiaolu Tang and his colleagues at Peking University and other institutions published a study in the *National Science Review *which caused a stir in a world preoccupied by the inexorable spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019). From cases identified in China and abroad, he and his colleagues had identified *two *distinct strains of the virus. According to the study, which you can read here, the so-called S-Strain is the original, “ancestral” strain of the disease mutated... more »
Death by Netflix: Will Streaming Kill 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Simply put, the more data that you can deliver the better the picture and sound quality. Pretty straightforward, right? So, will streaming ever get to the Ultra HD Blu-ray level? It sure is getting there, probably sooner rather than later for mass consumption. Simply put, the more data that you can deliver the better the picture and sound quality. Pretty straightforward, right? So, will streaming ever get to the Ultra HD Blu-ray level? It sure is getting there, probably sooner rather than later for mass consumption. This fact would indicate that... more »
Stan and Ollie
#LaurelAndHardy pic.twitter.com/S7U3u4sq1V — Laurel and Hardy (@Stan_And_Ollie) March 21, 2020
Free Download: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich”
*“One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich”* by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” is, as the title suggests, a simple story of one day in the life of Ivan Shukov Denisovich, a prisoner in a Soviet concentration camp. Shukov, a simple Russian peasant fighting for Stalin in WWII, is imprisoned for treason – a crime he did not commit – and has spent the last 8 years in concentration camps. Shukov’s day begins at 5.00 a.m. with the clang of the reveille – he is, along with the other prisoners, marched out into the bitter cold, stripped and searched for forbi... more »
"Free Download: Ernest Hemingway, "A Farewell To Arms"
*Freely download "A Farewell To Arms", By Ernest Hemingway, here:* - https://libcom.org/files/farewelltoarms01hemi.pdf - http://www.kkoworld.com/kitablar/Ernest_Heminquey_Elvida_silah_eng.pdf
COVID-19’s Black Swan Timeline
Black swan events are characterized by their extreme rarity, their severe impact, and the widespread insistence that they were obvious in hindsight." More The post COVID-19’s Black Swan Timeline appeared first on The Duran.
EU’s Lack of Coronavirus Solidarity Pushes Serbia Further Towards China
The pandemic demonstrates how quickly liberalism is abandoned to protect state interests More The post EU’s Lack of Coronavirus Solidarity Pushes Serbia Further Towards China appeared first on The Duran.
Baltic countries interested to increase their role on the international scene
The three NATO members are adhering to the western thesis of a "Russian invasion" More The post Baltic countries interested to increase their role on the international scene appeared first on The Duran.
Free Download: T. S. Eliot, "Four Quartets"
*“Little Gidding”*, Excerpt "We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. When the last of earth left to discover Is that which was the beginning; At the source of the longest river The voice of the hidden waterfall And the children in the apple-tree. Not known, because not looked for But heard, half-heard, in the stillness Between two waves of the sea. Quick now, here, now, always - A condition of complete simplicity (Costing not less than everything) And all shall be well and All m... more »
"Free Download:Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, "The Gulag Archipelago"
“If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart? During the life of any heart this line keeps changing place; sometimes it is squeezed one way by exuberant evil and sometimes it shifts to allow enough space for good to flourish. One and the same human being is, at various ages, under various circumstances, a totally different human being. A... more »
Free Download: Richard Bach, “The Bridge Across Forever- One”
*“The Bridge Across Forever- One”* "It's like, at the end, there's this surprise quiz: Am I proud of me? I gave my *life* to become the person I am right now! Was it worth what I paid?" "What would it be like to meet oneself in the future, or to encounter oneself in the past before making a life-altering decision? What if there were not simply one reality, but many concurrent realities where each of the possible paths one could take were all played out? What might one learn from an encounter with these different selves? These are the questions Richard Bach asks in his novel “The B... more »
Free Download: Howard Zinn, “A People’s History of the United States, 1492-Present”
"Since its original landmark publication in 1980, “A People’s History of the United States” has been chronicling American history from the bottom up. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, “A People’s History” is the only volume to tell America’s story from the point of view of - and in the words of - America’s women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. As historian Howard Zinn shows, many of our country’s greatest battles - the fights for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, ... more »
And Now for Something Completely Different
We need a break from that C-word thing, so I asked the Examiner crew what they do to distract themselves or otherwise get in a different head space. Here’s a sampling of what they sent me. Some of them sent a long list of things, and I think I’ll return to those lists in the […]
No, Trump Is NOT Acting In The Best Interest Of Americans-- Nor Will He Ever
*OK... What Now? by Nancy Ohanian* Last night we took a brief look-- almost in passing-- at Amy Goodman's important interview this week with Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz. I'd like to look at his remarks with the seriousness they're due. He started by reminding us that "In the 2008 crisis, Rahm Emanuel, who was the chief of staff of Obama, said, 'You shouldn’t let a crisis go to waste.'" We saw yesterday how the Trumpist Regime is using the current crisis to advance it's extremist right-wing agenda. Stiglitz continued that the moderate Obama adminsistration "did let that crisis go ... more »
Free Download: Alan Watts, "The Book On The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are"
"Archimedes said, "Give me a fulcrum and I will move the Earth"; but there isn't one. It is like betting on the future of the human race - I might wish to lay a bet that the human race would destroy itself by the year 3000, but there is nowhere to place the bet. On the contrary, I am involved in the world and must try to see that it does not blow itself to pieces. I once had a terrible argument with Margaret Mead. She was holding forth one evening on the absolute horror of the atomic bomb, and how everybody should spring into action and abolish it, but she was getting so furious abo... more »
Trump vs Fauci: President’s Gut Sense Collides with Science
In a clash of gut instinct versus science, President Donald Trump and the government’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, publicly sparred over whether a malaria drug would work to treat people with coronavirus disease.
Free Download: John Steinbeck, "East of Eden"
"East of Eden" is a novel by Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck, published in September 1952. Often described as Steinbeck's most ambitious novel, "East of Eden" brings to life the intricate details of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, and their interwoven stories. The novel was originally addressed to Steinbeck's young sons, Thom and John (then 6½ and 4½ years old, respectively). Steinbeck wanted to describe the Salinas Valley for them in detail: the sights, sounds, smells, and colors. The Hamilton family in the novel is said to be based on the real-life family of Samuel ... more »
Free Download: Joseph Cambray, "Synchronicity: Nature And Psyche In An Interconnected Universe",
Freely download "Synchronicity: Nature And Psyche In An Interconnected Universe", by Joseph Cambray, here - https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/bitstream/
Meet Russia's Crazy Looking Su-47 Fighter (That Flopped)
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * The Su-47 looks like something from a 1960s science fiction novel but is actually tech from the mid-1980s. While innovative, the prototype failed to ever be serially produced — partly because of a lack of funding, and partly because of one crucial design flaw. The Su-47 looks like something from a 1960s science fiction novel but is actually tech from the mid-1980s. While innovative, the prototype failed to ever be serially produced — partly because of a lack of funding, and partly because of one crucial design flaw. *Forward Sweep, Forward Thinking?* ... more »
Ukraine Has Developed Tank 'Shields' For Turkey
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* How good are they? Turkish/Ukrainian defense cooperation has stepped up significantly in the past few years, with Turkey building on Ukraine’s strengths of armor and anti-armor technology. One of the more interesting results of this collaboration is the installation of the Ukrainian Zaslon active protection system (in a licensed form made by the Turkish Aselsan firm) on Turkish M60 tanks. Zaslon is one of the more “crude” hard-kill active protection systems on the market, relying on multiple explosive “tubes” that are normally retracted into th... more »
5 Movies That Lie To You (Thanks to Foreign Propaganda)
*James Jay Carafano* *Culture, Americas* Fake news, movie edition. China has long used propaganda in its efforts to undercut American power. Usually, it’s been subtle—a stiletto hidden beneath a velvet sleeve. But Beijing now appears to think it’s time to jump the shark. Hence, their outrageous claim that Beijing has “led” the global response to the pandemic. Another Chinese whopper holds that the U.S. spread COVID-19 to China. Cleary, Beijing’s war of words against the United States has entered a new phase. The United States has been pushing back, and rightly so. Too often in ... more »
Yes, All of the Coronavirus Closures and Lockdowns Are Legal
*John G. Malcolm* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2GMF9MEVGA&share=true] The right and necessary thing to do. Fox News contributor Andrew Napolitano, a former judge, recently penned an article with the provocative title “Coronavirus fear lets government assault our freedom in violation of Constitution.” Although Napolitano is right to be concerned, President Donald Trump and other federal, state, and local officials appear to be acting within the bounds of the Constitution in responding to the severe threat p... more »
Did Navy Codebreakers Know Japan Was Going To Strike Pearl Harbor?
*Warfare History Network* *History, * For years, the coded Japanese “Winds” messages hinted at controversy and official cover up. The reality may now be known. The Japanese strike on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941—a “Day of Infamy,” as President Franklin D. Roosevelt described it—left the American Pacific Fleet in almost total ruin, plunged the United States into World War II, and set off a controversy regarding the events that led up to the attack that is still being hotly debated. One of the most troublesome incidents in the pre-Pearl Harbor planning by the Japanese is the s... more »
Elon Musk Was Right: The Manned Fighter Jet Era Has (Almost) Passed
*Robert Martinage* *Security, Americas* Are we on the cusp of a revolution in fighter aircraft? Elon Musk recently stunned a large gathering of Air Force officers at an annual Air Force Association (AFA) symposium by telling them that “the fighter jet era has passed” and confidently predicting that “locally autonomous drone warfare is where the future will be.” Scores of current and retired fighter pilots in attendance were gobsmacked. It’s one thing for a Musk or a Jeff Bezos to talk about autonomy to a room packed with shareholders looking to maximize productivity and profit. I... more »
How Imperial Japan Fooled Itself Into An 'Idiotic' Attack On Pearl Harbor
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia Pacific* Efforts to reach peace accords—and the expectation of one decisive battle—actually put Japan on a collision course to war with the United States. Commander Mitsuo Fuchida, strike leader for Operation Hawaii and 20-year veteran of the Imperial Japanese Navy (Kaigun), strapped himself into the observer’s seat as his Nakajima B5N2 “Kate” torpedo bomber, piloted by Lieutenant Mitsuo Matsuzaki, and lifted off from the carrier Akagi on the black morning of December 7, 1941. The top secret mission, he had been told, was to strike a crip... more »
How the Allies Lost the Battle of the Java Sea to Imperial Japan
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: By U.S. Navy - Official U.S. Navy photo NH 53582 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1275711] A valiant, but doomed effort. The ships left just before sunset on February 26, 1942, passing out of a harbor jammed with wreckage, battered docks, fires, the stench of burning oil, and Dutch women, children, and old men—most of them relatives of the crews heading out—waving their men goodbye and good luck. On the outgoing ships, there were answers back, Am... more »
Meet Ruger’s Precision Rifle: A Beast at Long-Distance Shooting
*Richard Douglas* *Technology, * One of the best? The Ruger precision rifle, or RPR, is revolutionary in that it brought long-distance shooting to the average gun enthusiast. The rifle is built to be *reminiscent of an AR-15*, and comes with so many features that even beginners will be giddy with excitement. After getting to shoot an RPR Gen III, I compiled a quick list of my favorite features to help all of you on the rocks to make the decision. *Attachment Ready* The RPR Gen III comes with a M-lok rail that is one of the many things AR lovers will enjoy, and a 20-MOA *Picatin... more »
Forget Coronavirus: 7 Films Explain Why We Still Worry About the Zombie Apocalypse
*James Jay Carafano* *Culture, * Things could be worse, much worse. This is all about zombies and COVID-19, but first—stick with me for a bit of science. Years ago, the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center conducted a survey asking people how *others* would respond to disasters. Most respondents, having never lived through a disaster themselves, described scenes of mayhem, a free-for-all with looting and shotguns. Then, when asked how *they* would respond in a disaster, most replied they wouldn’t panic; rather, they would follow the directions of public officials and ... more »
The Only Thing..."
"Curiosity killed the cat, but where human beings are concerned, the only thing a healthy curiosity can kill is ignorance." - Harry Lorayne
Sweet Journey my Friend Bessie Taylor McKay, Dineh
Photo: Bessie at the Indigenous World Uranium Summit in Window Rock in 2006 by Brenda Norrell. Sweet Journey My Friend By Brenda Norrell Censored News My friend Bessie Taylor McKay, who I often lived with in Crystal in the Chuska Mountains on the Navajo Nation, passed to the Spirit World on Monday night following an injury from a fall. Bessie traveled the world in her lifetime,
The End of Civilization?
[image: undefined] Governments all over the world are using the alleged threat of a COVID-19 pandemic to shut down the world’s economy. Daniel Lacalle, an authority on energy economics, writes: “The decision to shut down air travel and close all nonessential businesses is now a reality in major global economies. The United States has banned all European flights as Italy enters a complete lockdown, Spain declares a state of emergency, and France closes all nonessential public places and businesses.” Further, he points out, governments can’t solve the problems they have created throu... more »
Will They Not Spread It? Cops Exposed to COVID-19 Told to Keep Working
[image: covid-19]Cops who were directly exposed to their COVID-19 infected coworkers are told they must stay on the job despite recommendations of CDC.
Zionist head of major theological consortium has been pushed out
After concerns about Rabbi Lehmann's 'Islamophobic statements and anti-Palestinian views' the GTU board accepted his resignation... GTU's Interim president will now convene a 'healing task force' and support Palestine programs... GTU is known as 'the most comprehensive center for the graduate study of religion in North America....' The post Zionist head of major theological consortium has been pushed out appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Videos For Today
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Large number of Syrian Army reinforcements arrive in Idlib as offensive approaches: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – A large number of reinforcements from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and National Defense Forces have arrived in the Idlib Governorate over the last 72 hours. According to a source from the Syrian military, the army sent several units of reinforcements from the Hama and Latakia governorates to the Idlib […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Assassination of Qassem Soleimani was top secret mission: report
The magazine Newsweek has quoted several unnamed sources as saying that only a few people were in the know about the killing of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by a US MQ-9 Reaper drone in Iraq earlier this year. According to the sources, the assassination of the head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-03-19
This is a summary of 11 AMN articles on the following subjects: Coronavirus, Italy, Idlib, Syria, Turkey, Pakistan, US, Lebanon, Coalition, Iraq, Russia, Aleppo. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Shocking […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Solidarity against the Turks
Greece’s *Kathimerini* newspaper reported on Tuesday that authorities in Poland and Austria have reached an agreement with their Greek counterparts to send a significant number of policemen to assist in the guarding of the border at Evros. A hoard of military age Mohammedan Turks waiting to cross into Greece and establish the new caliphate there. The Greeks would rather they not come in.The report suggests that Poland has made the decision to send more than a hundred men from its police force’s special units — and is ready to send many more if Athens requests it. Turkish President-f... more »
The Church And National Identity: The Case of Serbs (III)
Part I, Part II Among other privileges, the Patriarchate of Peć was granted land properties, the right to collect one ducat (gold currency) for each priest and the right to collect the so-called bir – 12 akçes (Ottoman currency) per house. The Serbian church had the autonomy to elect its […]
MUST READ REPORT ON HOW SOUTH KOREA USED STANDARD METHODS OF TESTING, ISOLATING, CONTACT TRACING TO CURB CORONAVIRUS, KEEP DEATH RATE LOW
*SOUTH KOREA REFUSED DRACONIAN MEASURES THAT ARE BEING IMPLEMETED IN EUROPE, UK, USA AS UNDEMOCRATIC* * SOUTH KOREA HAS MANAGED TO CURB CORONAVIRUS AND GET BACK TO NORMAL USING TESTING, CONTACT TRACING, ISOLATION* *BETTER PROTECTION OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS, POLICE, ARMY* *ALSO USED APPS TO HELP INFORM PEOPLE ABOUT POTENTIAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES* *IN FACT, THIS IS THE STANDARD APPROACH WHICH ALL COUNTRIES SHOULD HAVE USED* *CDC S ISSUED TESTS WHICH WERE FLAWED AT BEGINNING OF US OUTBREAK AND FAILED TO CORRECT THE FLAWS SPEEDILY* *PHE STOPPED TESTING EARLY ON IN AN ACT OF CRIMINAL NEG... more »
Climate At A Glance Factchecks–Coral Reefs
By Paul Homewood https://climateataglance.com/ The Heartland Institute have introduced an important new website, Climate at a Glance, which present short one or two page factchecks about many of the topics involving both climate and energy issues. I will try and publish one topic each day, but it is well worth bookmarking their […]
How to Learn WordPress for Free in a Week (or Less)
March 19th, 2020 by Editorial Staff With schools shutting down due to COVID19 and remote working on the rise, I had our team update our popular beginner’s guide on WPBeginner. How to learn WordPress for Free in a Week (or Less) While it says a week, I bet you can cover a lot of it … Continue reading How to Learn WordPress for Free in a Week (or Less) →
Useful Dashboards for Tracking the Coronavirus
Track the Coronavirus around the world in real time with these dashboards. These dashboards aggregate data and create maps and visuals that various information about the Coronavirus, where it’s been, current statistics, where it’s spreading, and its epidemiology and transmission. There are many dashboards tracking the Coronavirus, not all of them are created equal. Here … Continue reading Useful Dashboards for Tracking the Coronavirus →
Mannarino: A New Government And Market Structure Is Well Under Way — Imminent New Global Currency And Global Rule by the Banking Elite
[image: https://www.globalresearch.ca/the-financial-new-world-order-towards-a-global-currency-and-world-government/13070]Click on image for article. Who owns the Federal Reserve Note? The Luciferian New World Order will come about with the arrival of the Satanic capstone, the Anti-Christ, the bringer of false peace … the completion of the New World Order project.
Required Policy
Scott Clark and Peter DeVries write that we are headed for a very large deficit. But it's manageable: It won’t be long before people will start asking about what all this will do to the deficit. The December 2019 Economic and Fiscal Update (Update) forecast a deficit of $28.1 billion for the current fiscal year. That was before COVID-19 and the sharp decline in oil prices. This has now been increased by $27.4 billion to $55.5 billion, assuming only $27.4 billion will be required and the economy rebounds quickly after one quarter. But it could be much higher if the ERP [Economic R... more »
Covid-19 Report: “Coronavirus: Here Comes The BOOM! Stage”
Chris Martenson, * “Coronavirus: Here Comes The BOOM! Stage”* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
Tweets For Today
Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world https://t.co/dJU3gLEWqb pic.twitter.com/wZ1adxDc8T — Reuters (@Reuters) March 21, 2020 Live updates on the coronavirus outbreak: https://t.co/pRpm8yquIe pic.twitter.com/bbXmQSZYAW — Reuters (@Reuters) March 21, 2020 Tens of thousands of Iraqi Shiites have turned out to commemorate a revered imam, defying curfews imposed to stem the spread of the #coronavirus https://t.co/m5ooWwFWpg — AFP news agency (@AFP) March 21, 2020 https://t.co/MLLfFTqv19 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 21, 2020 #Coronavirus ... more »
Is California About To Execute An Innocent Man?
Three hours and 42 minutes. That's how close Kevin Cooper came in 2004 to being murdered by the state, strapped down to a gurney and poisoned via lethal injection. He had been placed in what he calls a "death chamber waiting room" and stripped of all his clothes before he was granted a stay of execution. Five years later, in an unprecedented dissent, five federal judges on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion that began: "The State of California may be about to execute an innocent man." A rash of evidence would appear to substantiate their claim. In the opinion, Judge... more »
Picture Of The Day
Ballet dancer and performer Ashlee Montague of New York wears a gas mask while she dances in Times Square as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continued in Manhattan, New York City, US, 18 March 2020. © REUTERS / Andrew Kelly *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo ....* This Week in Pictures: 14-20 March* (Sputnik).
Varoufakis drops EUROLEAKS, exposes authoritarian EU (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 505. More The post Varoufakis drops EUROLEAKS, exposes authoritarian EU (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
DOJ, SEC, & Ethics Complaints Filed Against Senators Burr, Feinstein, Loeffler & Inhofe for Possible Insider Trading & STOCK Act Violations
Common Cause News Release: “DOJ, SEC & Ethics Complaints Filed Against Senators Burr, Feinstein, Loeffler & Inhofe for Possible Insider … Continue reading →
US Senator Asks for Ethics Investigation of Stock Sales
Why aren’t they invested in US government and/or State bonds? They don’t believe in the government-state that they supposedly serve? … Continue reading →
Mohawk Nation News 'Living in the Belly of the Beast'
LIVING IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST Posted on March 14, 2020 Mohawk Nation News Please post and distribute. MNN. Mar. 20, 2020. Canada is a resource extraction company. What happens when the thief gets caught? They always try to escape and cover all traces of their crimes. TRUTH IS UNCOMPROMISING. NATURE IS TRUE & REAL. WE REMAIN VIGILANT. WE WILL NOT BACK DOWN. Corporate Canada’s
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From Jenna Orkin Trump Told Governors to Buy Own Virus Supplies, Then Outbid Them BANKS PRESSURE HEALTH CARE FIRMS TO RAISE PRICES ON CRITICAL DRUGS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR CORONAVIRUSItaly passes China's coronavirus death toll, prepares to extend lockdown All of Italy’s victims under 40 have been males with serious existing medical conditions. Before Virus Outbreak, a Cascade of Warnings Went UnheededLombardy Under Martial Law Coronavirus: Hokkaido ends state of emergency, schools to reopen as epidemic gets ‘under control’ in JapanChina says Japan-developed drug Avigan works against... more »
Here's How Long Coronavirus Remains Infectious On Cardboard, Metal And Plastic
A new study claims the recent form of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that causes the COVID-19 disease remains far longer in aerosol form than other experiments showed and up to 3 days on some surfaces. The study says the virus is detectable for up to three hours in aerosols, up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two days on plastic and stainless steel. This is far longer than other studies of viruses in aerosols, which found them for 45 minutes. read more
PRESIDENT HILLARY WOULD HAVE DONE A BETTER JOB -- IF SHE'D BEEN ALLOWED
It's been obvious for a while that we've been failed by the federal government, and by the president of the United States in particular, but now *The Washington Post* has proof. U.S. intelligence agencies were issuing ominous, classified warnings in January and February about the global danger posed by the coronavirus while President Trump and lawmakers played down the threat and failed to take action that might have slowed the spread of the pathogen, according to U.S. officials familiar with spy agency reporting. ... despite that constant flow of reporting, Trump continued publicly... more »
Democrats Set Their Priorities
Democrats don’t want to help Americans, until jets stop emitting so much CO2. CONGRESS: Democrats want climate action included in coronavirus aid — Thursday, March 19, 2020 — www.eenews.net
Small business, retirees and axed workers targeted in second wave of coronavirus stimulus cash
Small businesses will be given up to $100,000 to keep their staff employed during the coronavirus crisis, and have their loans guaranteed by the Commonwealth, as part of the Morrison Government's second economic stimulus package.
Warriors lose to Raiders on Gold Coast as Storm and Sea Eagles triumph
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The Warriors go down to the Raiders during their indefinite NRL road trip in Australia caused by the coronavirus pandemic, while the Storm and Sea Eagles manage wins.
Giants crush Cats as Power overwhelm Suns in AFL's opening round
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As the AFL's ban on spectators continues because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Giants and Power impress in their season openers, while the Bombers and Swans also enjoy victories.
Navajo Nation issues 'Stay at Home Order' for all residents to fight spread of coronavirus
Navajo Nation issues stay at home order, after 14 cases of coronavirus in Chilchinbeto and Kayenta area, with Dine' treated in Kayenta and Chinle in Arizona, and Shiprock in New Mexico. In other news, area coronavirus cases were also reported in Flagstaff and Page in Ariz. A man in his 30s tested positive in McKinley County, NM. Navajo Nation issues “Stay at Home Order” for all residents
Singer, Actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers Dies at 81
The Houston-born performer with the husky voice and silver beard thrived for some 60 years before retired from touring in 2017 at age 79.
"U.S. Enters First Economic Crisis of the Decade"
*"U.S. Enters First Economic Crisis of the Decade"* By Bill Bonner SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – "Last night at midnight, a ban went into effect here in the Calchaqui Valley. (As it did in California.) We were already under house arrest. Now, everyone is. *Caesar’s Decree: *Yes, a decree went out from Caesar over all the land. People are to return to their homes and shelter there for a fortnight. A panicky pow-wow was held on our porch. “What are we going to do?” asked our capataz (foreman). “You can’t stop working,” pointed out a neighbor who had ridden over on horseback to see if we ne... more »
Louisiana Man Arrested, Charged with Terrorism for Satirical COVID-19 Facebook Post
[image: post]A Louisiana man is currently being held in jail on a charge of terrorism for making a satirical Facebook post about COVID-19, referencing Brad Pitt.
Nietzsche’s Attack On Socrates
Since Socrates identified reason with virtue, and virtue with eudaemonia (human flourishing), Nietzsche despised him. In his work on Ancient Greek thinkers, Nietzsche asserts that the truly great spirits (destiny’s children) are motivated by instinct and that the frigid, self-aware reason, which Socrates represents, was not only antagonistic to instinct but also a sign of decadence. According to Nietzsche, the teachings of Socrates (and his disciple Plato) precipitated the decay of Ancient Greece’s vibrant culture. He conjectures that Socrates may not even be a Greek, noting that So... more »
Weekend reads: Coronavirus meets scientific publishing; publish or perish loses in court; retractions in cancer research
Before we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. Sending thoughts to our readers and wishing them the best in this uncertain time. The week … Continue reading Weekend reads: Coronavirus meets scientific publishing; publish or perish loses in court; retractions in cancer research
"More Than 70 Million Americans Have Been Locked Down So Far, And This Is Just The Beginning"
*"More Than 70 Million Americans Have Been Locked * *Down So Far, And This Is Just The Beginning"* by Michael Snyder "It seems like just yesterday that I was warning that the same sort of lockdowns that were occurring in Italy and China would soon be instituted here, and now it is actually happening. As you will see below, more than 70 million Americans have already been locked down, and more states will likely follow suit in the days ahead. Of course our politicians are attempting to put a positive spin on their directives by referring to them as “shelter-in-place” orders, and they... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy Essentials, Frequently Updated"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic, Economy **Essentials, * *Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. - https://www.zerohedge.com/ ○ - https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/
Know This: Comcast’s Free Wi-Fi Comes from Customers’ Routers
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * And many don't even know it. Unbeknownst to most customers, Comcast could be using your rented router to give Wi-Fi to strangers. And now, as part of the companies coronavirus response, even non-Comcast customers can use your router for free. What? For many befuddled customers, they are wondering why they weren’t told of this pretty important information--or asked for permission? Or at the very least, such information should be included in the setup manual or in a much more specific way on their webpage--with perhaps some sort of opt-out optio... more »
Check Out the Top 5 Streaming Devices To Crush Your Coronavirus Blues
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* This is the only way to watch Netflix, Hulu and more. The advent of streaming devices and streaming set top boxes ushered in what is probably the third age of television. Early broadcast television, cable television, and now streaming television offered exponentially more viewing options than ever before. While broadcast TV was dominated by the big three networks, streaming television now offers scores of networks, each with original shows and other content. Figuring out how to connect to this endless stream of content isn’t easy, but here a... more »
The Higher Your Education the Higher Your Starting Salaries—and Debt
*Jaymes Pyne, Eric Grodsky* *Education, Americas* [image: Reuters] Advanced degrees pay off in the job market. People with a master’s degree or doctorate can bank on a much higher starting salary than those with the same major but only a bachelor’s degree. That’s according to a recent survey of employers by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. We reached the same conclusion about the payoff for advanced degrees in a study we recently published in Sociology of Education, an academic journal. However, as sociologists who study inequality and disadvantage in educatio... more »
Why Few Americans Know Of The Battleship USS Utah's Sacrifices In The Attack On Pearl Harbor
*Warfare History Network* *History, * The target ship USS Utah, a memorial to the dead of December 7, 1941, exists in relative obscurity. Very few among the throngs of visitors to Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu are aware of an anomaly, but it definitely exists. On the east side of Ford Island in the middle of the harbor lies one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions. A gleaming white, architecturally unique memorial straddles the submerged hulk of the U.S. battleship *Arizona*. The memorial was constructed in 1962 to honor the *Arizona*’s 1,177 sailors who died whe... more »
Forget Coronavirus for a Sec: Did Russia Cover up an Anthrax Outbreak?
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E66F16XU01&share=true] A Cold War nightmare you might want to forget. *Key point: *Moscow is known to cover up big disasters. That's why when a lot of people died in one Soviet city, the world took notice. In October 1979, a West German newspaper run by Soviet émigrés ran a vague story alleging that an explosion in a military factory in Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg) had released deadly bacteria, killing as many as a thousand. The story swiftly drew attention ... more »
Even During The Coronavirus Crisis, The Fed's Independence Must Be Respected
*George Selgin* *Politics, Americas* The case for insisting on a strict division of fiscal and monetary responsibilities rests on the principle, enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, that Congress alone should determine how public funds, including funds secured by borrowing against future tax revenues, should be spent. Not long ago, the CMFA staff and I were preparing to officially launch *The Menace of Fiscal QE*, my book aimed at countering efforts to have the Fed undertake or otherwise fund off-budget government spending programs. Then came the crisis. Of course our plans were ... more »
The U.S. Army Just Dumped Israel's Iron Dome Rocket Defense System
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* The U.S. Army’s plan to buy Iron Dome as an intermediate-range counter-artillery system has been scrapped as of March 7, 2020, making it one of the shorter-lived acquisition programs in recent memory. The U.S. Army’s plan to buy Iron Dome as an intermediate-range counter-artillery system has been scrapped as of March 7, 2020, making it one of the shorter-lived acquisition programs in recent memory. The Army initially planned to buy Iron Domes as an interim counter-artillery system in August 2019, until their own launchers were ready for service.... more »
Oil War: The Showdown Between Russia and Saudi Arabia Could Get Serious
*Stratfor Worldview* *Economics, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETVOHSYAA&share=true] What does this mean for the world? Despite mounting fears of coronavirus-related drops in global oil demand, Saudi Arabia recently signaled its intent to flood the market with even more discounted exports following Russia's rejection of proposed OPEC+ production cuts. In doing so, Riyadh is hoping to force Moscow back to the negotiating table, though such a gamble is almost sure to backfire — and badly. For one, Russia has long b... more »
Connecting corona-virus & Star Wars
Listen to "Saying NO to the militarization of space" on Spreaker. Karl Grossman & Bruce Gagnon connect corona-virus and spending on Star Wars during their weekly radio show on Sputnik's Loud & Clear program. The regular Thursday segment deals with the ongoing militarization of space. As the US continues to withdraw from international arms treaties, will the weaponization and militarization of space bring the world closer to catastrophe? Hosts Brian Becker and John Kiriakou speak with Karl Grossman, a full professor of journalism at the State University of New York, College at Old W... more »
Saturday snippet: Doses of economic reality
Instead of putting up my usual Saturday snippet of an excerpt from a book, today, in the light of the coronavirus situation, I'd like to post snippets from three articles that summarize where we are today, and show a trend that's certain to continue for at least a few months, if not considerably longer. The reason I'm doing so is that, almost unbelievably, there are *still* those who maintain that the coronavirus pandemic is "all in the mind", that COVID-19 is no worse than the flu, and that this whole affair is overblown fear-mongering by those seeking to manufacture a non-existen... more »
The Coronavirus. What is really happening at the epicentre in Italy and why Australians need to act now!
Below is a video from the epicentre of the Coronavirus war in Italy where thousands have already died that tells the real story of what is coming and is a must-watch for […]
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